Date:18/03/2005 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/03/18/stories/2005031802871700.htm

Back AP Govt moves to get patent for Kalamkari products

Our Bureau

Hyderabad , March 17

FOLLOWING its success in obtaining protection under Geographical Indication (GI) for Pochampalli `Ikkat' design in 2004, the State Government is now planning to secure patent rights for other Kalamkari products being produced in the State.

Replying to a question raised by Mr S. Udayabhanu during question hour in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, the Minister for Rural Development, Mr D. Srinivas, said that the State Government was planning to obtain GI protection rights for Gadwal silk and cotton saris, Uppada and Jamdhani fabrics, Dharmavaram, Naryanapet and Pedana saris and also for Kondapalli bamboo toys.